1982 Austin Ambassador vs. 1982 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, both 1982 Austin Ambassador and 1982 Daihatsu Taft were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Austin Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Austin Ambassador (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 185 kg more than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Austin Ambassador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Austin Ambassador (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Ambassador | 1982 Daihatsu Taft | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | Ambassador | Taft |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2030 mm |