1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1996 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1996 TVR Griffith is newer by 22 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), 1996 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Griffith weights approximately 148 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, 1996 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1996 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Daihatsu | TVR |
| Model | Charmant | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2290 mm |
