1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1991 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1991 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Carina weights approximately 185 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.
Because 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 1991 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | Carina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
