1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 16 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 425 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.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | Venture |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
