1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1977 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 938 kg more than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bentley S1 | 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Bentley | Daihatsu |
Model | S1 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2340 mm |