1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Datsun 280
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charmant and 1979 Datsun 280 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,751 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Datsun 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Datsun 280 (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Datsun 280 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Datsun 280 weights approximately 472 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 Datsun 280 (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Datsun 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Datsun 280 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Datsun |
Model | Charmant | 280 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2751 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |