1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 93 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia.
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. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia 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:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Lancia | Daihatsu |
Model | Appia | Charmant |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2340 mm |