1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 2005 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2005 MCC ForTwo is newer by 27 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 356 kg more than 2005 MCC ForTwo. 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 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 2005 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | MCC |
| Model | Delta | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 1810 mm |
