1997 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Malibu (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Malibu (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Malibu | Materia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
