1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1967 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 230 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, 1967 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1967 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
Model | Charmant | Dino |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1165 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 57 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2350 mm |