2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1998 Tatra T700
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tatra T700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tatra T700 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Tatra T700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tatra T700 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tatra T700 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tatra T700 weights approximately 805 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Tatra T700 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Tatra T700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 1998 Tatra T700 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Tatra |
| Model | Materia | T700 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3140 mm |
