1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1979 Fiat 127
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charade and 1979 Fiat 127 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charade (66 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 127. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 21 kg more than 1979 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1979 Daihatsu Charade (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1979 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | 127 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 67.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2230 mm |
