1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1976 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 375 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1976 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Scarabeo | Delta |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2200 mm |
