1994 Chevrolet Beretta vs. 2008 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Beretta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Beretta would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Beretta. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Beretta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 262 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Beretta (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Beretta | 2008 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Beretta | Materia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1287 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
