2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 95 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.
Because 1957 Lancia Aurelia 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 1957 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm). This means 1957 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Materia | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
