1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1984 Daimler 4.2
To start off, 1984 Daimler 4.2 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Daimler 4.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daimler 4.2 should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daimler 4.2 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1984 Daimler 4.2 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Daimler |
Model | Consorte | 4.2 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2870 mm |