1950 Allard K1 vs. 1977 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard K1 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1977 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, 1950 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard K1 | 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Allard | Daihatsu |
| Model | K1 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
