1987 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 70 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. 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 Daihatsu Charmant (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charmant | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Charmant | Floride |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
