2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (100 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1986 Mazda 929 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 1986 Mazda 929. 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, 1986 Mazda 929 (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Materia | 929 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
