1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 77 kg more than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Lancia Appia 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 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1993 Daihatsu Charade (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
Model | Charade | Appia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 823 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 42 L |