1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1979 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | GTV6 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |