2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 165 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Materia | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Materia | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |