1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. Both 1980 Daihatsu Charmant and 1953 Porsche 1300 are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Porsche 1300 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Charmant | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2110 mm |
