1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 915 kg more than 1979 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Impala | Charmant |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2340 mm |