1976 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 31 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 873 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Taft | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Daihatsu | SsangYong |
| Model | Taft | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2750 mm |
