1984 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 165 kg more than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Taft | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Taft | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2540 mm |
