1982 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 37 kg more than 1953 Lancia Appia. 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, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Daihatsu Charmant | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
Model | Charmant | Appia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |