1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 300 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Alpine | Daihatsu |
Model | A 106 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2340 mm |