1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Celica weights approximately 75 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, 1974 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Charmant | Celica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2430 mm |