1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa
To start off, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (485 HP) has 426 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (570 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm). This means 2000 Pininfarina Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2000 Pininfarina Rossa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Pininfarina |
| Model | Charmant | Rossa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
