1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1978 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1978 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 5 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, 1978 Triumph Spitfire (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1978 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Daihatsu | Triumph |
Model | Charmant | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2110 mm |