1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 17 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 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1975 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Charmant | 456 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
