1986 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1986 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 235 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daihatsu Charmant | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Trabant |
| Model | Charmant | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2030 mm |
