1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1981 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1981 Daihatsu Taft and 1981 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 GMC Jimmy (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 925 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 GMC Jimmy (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Daihatsu Taft | 1981 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Daihatsu | GMC |
Model | Taft | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 6210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2720 mm |