1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 326 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1308 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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Charmant | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1165 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3030 mm |
