2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1998 Lada 111
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lada 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lada 111 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Lada 111. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lada 111 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada 111. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 1998 Lada 111 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Materia | 111 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
