1976 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1973 Honda Z

To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Z would be higher. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Taft (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 Honda Z. (32 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Taft should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 440 kg more than 1973 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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 Taft (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Z. (43 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Z.

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