1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 19 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 513 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 250 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
| Model | Charmant | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2320 mm |
