1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 34 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
Model | Charmant | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2649 mm |