1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 1000 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
