1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 410 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | Corona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
