1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 1995 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1980 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charmant | Today |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
