1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, both 1976 Daihatsu Charmant and 1976 Chrysler 1609 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,980 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 315 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.
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 Chrysler 1609 (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Chrysler |
| Model | Charmant | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2680 mm |
