1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 295 kg more than 1965 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, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 750 | 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 750 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| 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 | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 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 | 535 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
