1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1978 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 1978 Daihatsu Charmant and 1978 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Strada. (60 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Strada weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Strada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Strada. (91 Nm). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1978 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | Strada |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
