1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Skoda |
| Model | Charmant | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 30 L |
