2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (881 Nm) has 749 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Materia | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |
