1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1000 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
Model | Charmant | 400 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4821 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |