1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 340 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 | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Consorte | 1600 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |