1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota MRJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota MRJ (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota MRJ should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 782 kg more than 1975 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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | MRJ |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
