1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Fiat 126
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 205 kg more than 1979 Fiat 126. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 126 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1850 mm |
