1966 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1966 Toyota Corona 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 1966 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1966 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Corona | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Toyota | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corona | Charade |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
