1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is newer by 25 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 weights approximately 690 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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
