1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Honda S800.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1970 Honda S800 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charmant | S800 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 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 | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 35 L |