1974 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2008 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | Touring | Materia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
