1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charmant and 1979 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 175 kg more 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.
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1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
Model | Charmant | Galant |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |