1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 300 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Alpine | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 106 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2340 mm |
