1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1980 Fiat 126
To start off, 1980 Fiat 126 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 245 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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 (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1980 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 126 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1850 mm |
