1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2000 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2000 Mazda Premacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Premacy (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 300 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.
Because 1981 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Taft 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, 2000 Mazda Premacy (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Taft | 2000 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Taft | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
