2012 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2012 Daihatsu Sirion

To start off, both 2012 Daihatsu Materia and 2012 Daihatsu Sirion were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Sirion.

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, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Sirion.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Daihatsu Materia 2012 Daihatsu Sirion
Make Daihatsu Daihatsu
Model Materia Sirion
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1493 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 102 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 132 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.8 mm 79.7 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 170 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.8 seconds 11.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors


 

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