1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1974 Renault 17
To start off, both 1974 Daihatsu Charmant and 1974 Renault 17 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Renault 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Renault 17 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Renault 17 should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 17 weights approximately 130 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.
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 Renault 17, 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 Renault 17 (136 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Renault 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1974 Renault 17 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
Model | Charmant | 17 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1406 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |