2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 412 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. 1995 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Materia has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Materia | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
