1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1977 Daihatsu Charmant and 1977 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 2 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1977 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Charmant | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 44 L |
