1982 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1982 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1982 Daihatsu Charmant and 1982 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 12 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Daihatsu Charmant | 1982 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 131 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
