1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1980 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
Model | DB4 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |