2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 920 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 1998 GMC Safari 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 1998 GMC Safari. 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu Materia | 1998 GMC Safari | |
Make | Daihatsu | GMC |
Model | Materia | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 98 L |