2005 Toyota Tundra vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (430 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tundra | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Toyota | Daihatsu |
| Model | Tundra | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2340 mm |
