1979 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina.
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 Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Delta | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Delta | Carina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2430 mm |
