1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1979 Subaru Rex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Subaru Rex. 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
Model | Charmant | Rex |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1930 mm |