2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1979 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 1979 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Materia | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
