2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 470 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Fiat 500 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 1960 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Materia | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1960 mm |
