1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
Model | Charmant | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |