1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 968 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.
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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
Make | Daihatsu | Daimler |
Model | Charmant | One-O-Four |
Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1407 cc | 3468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2900 mm |