1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charade and 1979 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 454 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Celica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2640 mm |
