1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 282 kg more than 1973 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 (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
Model | Charmant | 500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 22 L |