1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1980 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1980 Daihatsu Charmant and 1980 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Subaru Leone (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Subaru Leone weights approximately 30 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.
Because 1980 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 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Subaru Leone, 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, 1980 Subaru Leone (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1980 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
| Model | Charmant | Leone |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2390 mm |
