2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1999 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Rio 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 4 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 Kia Rio. 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, 1999 Kia Rio (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1999 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Materia | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
