1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1976 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 227 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
