1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1974 Daihatsu Charmant and 1974 Toyota Corolla 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, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 132 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Charmant | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1407 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2290 mm |