1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 2 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
Model | Charmant | 66 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |