1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 530 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 829 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2009 Daihatsu Materia has manual transmission. 2009 Daihatsu Materia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corvette | Materia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
