1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Singer SM 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte.
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.
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1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Singer |
Model | Consorte | SM 1500 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2740 mm |