2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon weights approximately 12 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
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, 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Materia | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
