1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1996 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 1996 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 17 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Ypsilon. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Ypsilon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Ypsilon. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1996 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Charmant | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2390 mm |
