1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. 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 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1980 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Charmant | 400 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |
