2002 Daihatsu Move vs. 2008 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daihatsu Move. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daihatsu Move would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 220 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Move. 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, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Move | 2008 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Move | Materia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |
