2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1990 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 370 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.
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, 1990 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. 2007 Daihatsu Materia has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Legend 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 | 1990 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Materia | Legend |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
