1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 680 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corvette | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
