1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 300 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | 75 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
