1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 34 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Delta | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Daihatsu | Chevrolet |
Model | Delta | Colorado |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2830 mm |