1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Triumph Renown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Triumph Renown should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 368 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Triumph Renown (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Triumph |
| Model | Charmant | Renown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2750 mm |
