2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 160 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.
Because 1986 Nissan Silvia 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 1986 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Materia | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
