1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, both 1977 Daihatsu Charmant and 1977 Rover 2600 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Rover 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Rover 2600 (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Rover 2600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rover 2600 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Rover 2600 (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Rover 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
Model | Charmant | 2600 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2820 mm |