1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 405 kg more than 1959 Subaru 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
| Model | Charmant | 360 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1780 mm |
