2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1954 Fiat 1400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (138 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2007 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400. 2007 Daihatsu Materia has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Materia | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
