1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 44 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Charmant | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2240 mm |
