1985 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1985 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Daihatsu Charmant | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charmant | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
