2010 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1975 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Daihatsu Materia (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2010 Daihatsu Materia has manual transmission. 2010 Daihatsu Materia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Daihatsu Materia | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Materia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
