1988 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Previa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Previa (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 780 kg more than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Previa, 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, 2001 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Daihatsu Charmant | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charmant | Previa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
