1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Charmant | Luce |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |