1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 320 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 38 L |
