1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 90 kg more than 1962 Opel Kadett. 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, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Charmant | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2330 mm |
