1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Charmant | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
