1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
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 (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1969 Honda S800 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charmant | S800 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2010 mm |