1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 10 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
Model | Charmant | Etna |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1406 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |