1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1978 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Charmant | 66 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
