2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1995 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 135 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 (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 1995 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Materia | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 116 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 | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
