1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 220 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1985 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | Giulia | Charmant |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 98 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |