1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 32 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 720 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 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
Model | Charmant | Forester |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2616 mm |