2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1980 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1980 Chrysler 1609 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 1980 Chrysler 1609. 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, 1980 Chrysler 1609 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1980 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Chrysler |
| Model | Materia | 1609 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
