2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1997 Saturn SL
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Saturn SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Saturn SL would be higher. At 1,899 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Saturn SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Saturn SL. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1997 Saturn SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Saturn SL weights approximately 17 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, 1997 Saturn SL (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Saturn SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1997 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Saturn |
| Model | Materia | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
