1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 31 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1230 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
