2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 47 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 (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 88 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
Model | Charade | Appia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 730 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 37 L |