2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 325 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Honda Today 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, 2009 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Materia | Today |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
