1979 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Delta and 1979 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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