1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1980 Daihatsu Charmant and 1980 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 390 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Charmant | Celica |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |