2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 121 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1958 Toyota Corona 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 1958 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Daihatsu Charade | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Charade | Corona |
Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |