1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 610 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corvette | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
