1997 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 25 kg more than 2012 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Toyota | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corolla | Materia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
