1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 520 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | Spider | Charmant |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |