1982 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1982 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 1982 Daihatsu Taft and 1982 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Strada (103 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 115 kg more than 1982 Fiat Strada.
Because 1982 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Fiat Strada. 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 Fiat Strada (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Daihatsu Taft | 1982 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Taft | Strada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
