1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 Delta (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Delta | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |