1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Navajo | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
