1955 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 320 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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 (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Fiat | Daihatsu |
| Model | 600 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
