1974 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 185 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1998 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | Touring | Charade |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |