1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1988 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 255 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1988 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 600 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
