1982 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 30 kg more than 1956 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 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Daihatsu Charmant | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
Model | Charmant | Appia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |