1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 410 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Daihatsu Charmant (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Charmant | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1770 mm |
