1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1980 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
Model | Charmant | 66 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1165 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |