1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Tatra T613
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charmant and 1979 Tatra T613 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Tatra T613 weights approximately 860 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 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (104 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Tatra |
Model | Charmant | T613 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2990 mm |