1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 40 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 970 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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fellow | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2578 mm |
