1977 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,924 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (250 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 519 kg more than 1977 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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (283 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Charmant | Dino |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2924 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2560 mm |
