2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Materia | RX 4 Coupe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
