1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1984 Fiat 126
To start off, 1984 Fiat 126 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Daihatsu Charmant 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 35 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 225 kg more than 1984 Fiat 126. 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 (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 1984 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 126 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1850 mm |
