1974 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 710 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Consorte | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Vauxhall |
| Model | Consorte | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2740 mm |
