2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2009 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Materia and 2009 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 2 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Mazda 2.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda 2 (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 2009 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Materia | 2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
