1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1989 Toyota MR2 is newer by 15 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota MR2 (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 328 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.
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, 1989 Toyota MR2 (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
