1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 984 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
Model | Charmant | 400 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1407 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |