1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 3 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
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, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fairthorpe |
Model | Charmant | TX-S |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 44 L |