2002 Honda City vs. 2010 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 93 kg more than 2002 Honda City. 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, 2010 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2010 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | City | Materia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
