1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Zastava 1300
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Charmant and 1979 Zastava 1300 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 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 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Zastava |
Model | Charmant | 1300 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2430 mm |