1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 355 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Charmant | Celica |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |