1988 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1965 Moretti S Coupe
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti S Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti S Coupe would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 148 kg more than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. 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, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti S Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Daihatsu Charmant | 1965 Moretti S Coupe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Moretti |
| Model | Charmant | S Coupe |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2040 mm |
