1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 326 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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | Supra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 598 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2560 mm |
