1987 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 285 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charmant | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
