1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charmant and 1979 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 13 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 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 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Triumph |
| Model | Charmant | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2110 mm |
