1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 21 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 871 kg more 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
| Model | Charmant | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1165 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2600 mm |
