1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 23 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 92 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Charmant | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
