1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 448 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia, 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, 1995 Citroen Xantia (135 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has automatic transmission and 1995 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1995 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | Xantia | Charmant |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |