1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
