1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Smart |
| Model | Charmant | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1867 mm |
