1976 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 500 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Taft | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Taft | Celica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2330 mm |
