1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 22 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 7 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Charmant | Familia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2370 mm |
