1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Charmant | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1165 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2260 mm |
