1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1989 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1989 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 322 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1989 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Daihatsu | Vauxhall |
Model | Charmant | Carlton |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2740 mm |