1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT 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 1 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel GT weights approximately 80 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Charmant | GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 44 L |
