1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1974 Honda Z
To start off, both 1974 Daihatsu Charmant and 1974 Honda Z were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 402 kg more than 1974 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1974 Honda Z | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charmant | Z |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1407 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2010 mm |