1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 240 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
Model | 750 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
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 | 43 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |