1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | Giulietta | Charmant |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |