1998 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Moretti Golden is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Moretti Golden. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti Golden. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Moretti Golden weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1959 Moretti Golden 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 1959 Moretti Golden. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Charade | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Moretti |
| Model | Charade | Golden |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
