1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 678 kg more than 1978 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, 1955 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Tatra |
| Model | Charmant | T603 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
