2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 30 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 100 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, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio 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:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Fiat | Daihatsu |
Model | Palio | Charmant |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2340 mm |