1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1968 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo P 1800 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 298 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, 1968 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1968 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
Model | Charmant | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |