1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 242 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, 1981 Toyota Corolla (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Charmant | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |