1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Taft | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Taft | Defender |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |
