1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Charmant | 109 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2780 mm |
