1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1974 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Charmant | 200 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1406 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2720 mm |
