1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 675 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corvette | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 671 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
