1984 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1975 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1984 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Belmont weights approximately 605 kg more than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Holden Belmont 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 1975 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1975 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Charade | 1975 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Holden |
| Model | Charade | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2830 mm |
