1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1958 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1958 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
