1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 45 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2360 mm |
