1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 293 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Sport 800 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 1968 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2010 mm |
