2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 102 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 200 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
| Model | Materia | 200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
