1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1981 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1981 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
Model | Charmant | 130 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2730 mm |