1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 1974 Daihatsu Charmant and 1970 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,407 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 62 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Charmant | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1407 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2340 mm |