1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 25 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2290 mm |
