1978 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, both 1978 Honda Accord and 1978 Daihatsu Charmant were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Charmant (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Accord | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
