1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1978 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | 75 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
