1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1964 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1964 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Innocenti |
| Model | Charade | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2380 mm |
