1990 BMW 316 vs. 2010 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1990 BMW 316 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 1990 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 2010 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 316 | Materia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
