1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1974 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Caprice | Charmant |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |