1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1979 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Naked (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Naked should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.
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, 1999 Daihatsu Naked (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu Naked will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1979 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Naked | Taft |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2030 mm |
