1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1967 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lotus Seven 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 29 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Lotus Seven. 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.
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1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
Model | Charmant | Seven |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2240 mm |