1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 202 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, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Charmant | 818 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2320 mm |