2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1992 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Corolla. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Corolla 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, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1992 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Materia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
