1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (109 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2350 mm |
