2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Materia | 929 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
