1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1965 Innocenti A40S
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Innocenti A40S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Innocenti A40S would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Innocenti A40S. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1965 Innocenti A40S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Innocenti A40S weights approximately 10 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 (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Innocenti A40S. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Innocenti A40S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1965 Innocenti A40S | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Innocenti |
| Model | Charmant | A40S |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2220 mm |
