1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 360 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. 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 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Charmant | Electrina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2090 mm |
