2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1994 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Frontera weights approximately 614 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Opel Frontera 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, 1994 Opel Frontera (171 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 1994 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Materia | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
