2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1994 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 504 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.
Because 1994 Dodge Viper 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 1994 Dodge Viper. 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1994 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Materia | Viper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 7988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
