1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1990 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1500 (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1500 weights approximately 253 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 BMW 1500 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 1962 BMW 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1962 BMW 1500 (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1990 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 1500 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
