1981 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 795 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | 2011 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Blazer | Materia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
