1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1979 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charade and 1979 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Jimmy (100 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 1116 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 GMC Jimmy 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 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. 1979 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1979 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Daihatsu | GMC |
| Model | Charade | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 4091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
