1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1977 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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
