1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | Corona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
