1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1975 Daihatsu Charmant and 1975 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 55 kg more than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | Publica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
