1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 859 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fellow | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3010 mm |
