2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2340 mm |
