1998 Abarth Stola vs. 1978 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1998 Abarth Stola is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Abarth Stola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 1978 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | Stola | Taft |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1830 mm |
