1967 Austin 1300 vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 1300 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charade (66 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Austin 1300. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 1300 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1979 Daihatsu Charade (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 1300. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 1300 | 1979 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | 1300 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2330 mm |
