1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1978 Daihatsu Taft and 1978 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,530 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (62 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1978 Daihatsu Taft (150 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Taft has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Taft will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Daihatsu Taft | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Taft | 626 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |