1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 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 2,530 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (62 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Taft | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Taft | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 2530 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |
