1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 248 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Charmant | Electron |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
