1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 973 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Charmant | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3080 mm |
