2009 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (280 HP) has 178 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 715 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.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Materia | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
| Model | Materia | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
