1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1979 Renault Siete
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault Siete would be higher. At 1,036 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault Siete is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Opti (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Opti should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault Siete weights approximately 55 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1979 Renault Siete (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Renault Siete will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 1992 Daihatsu Opti has automatic transmission and 1979 Renault Siete has manual transmission. 1979 Renault Siete will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Daihatsu Opti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1979 Renault Siete | |
Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
Model | Opti | Siete |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1036 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |