1979 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2000 Toyota Echo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Echo (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Echo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Toyota Echo (122 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Taft | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Taft | Echo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2380 mm |
