1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2007 MG ZT-T
To start off, 2007 MG ZT-T is newer by 29 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 MG ZT-T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG ZT-T (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG ZT-T should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 MG ZT-T weights approximately 1005 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.
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, 2007 MG ZT-T (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 MG ZT-T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2007 MG ZT-T | |
| Make | Daihatsu | MG |
| Model | Charmant | ZT-T |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1165 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2750 mm |
