1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1979 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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
