1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1965 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 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, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1965 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Daihatsu | Triumph |
Model | Charmant | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |