2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Daihatsu Materia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Daihatsu Materia would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1397 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Daihatsu | GMC |
| Model | Materia | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 2432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 117 L |
