1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charmant and 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep (103 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 730 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.
Because 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi Jeep (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Charmant | Jeep |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2650 mm |
