1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 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 60 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 349 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1950 mm |
