2004 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Carina (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Carina 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 1979 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Daihatsu Naked, 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Naked. 2004 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Daihatsu Naked | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Naked | Carina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 658 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 61 L |