1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 344 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1973 Toyota Corona 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 1973 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Charade | Corona |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |