1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, both 1974 Daihatsu Charmant and 1974 Seat 131 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (62 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 131 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | Charmant | 131 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1407 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2500 mm |