1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1985 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 280 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1985 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
