1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 1981 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 560 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Avanti Avanti | 1981 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Avanti | Daihatsu |
| Model | Avanti | Taft |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2030 mm |
