1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity weights approximately 530 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity, 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Celebrity | Charmant |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |