1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1963 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 100 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950. 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 (104 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1963 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Innocenti |
| Model | Charmant | 950 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2130 mm |
