1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 112 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
