1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 994 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Caprice | Charade |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2330 mm |