1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 779 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Chevrolet |
| Model | Charmant | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 117 L |
