1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant

To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 1 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.

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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.

Compare all specifications:

1975 BMW Coupe 1974 Daihatsu Charmant
Make BMW Daihatsu
Model Coupe Charmant
Year Released 1975 1974
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3001 cc 1407 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 170 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 114 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2340 mm


 

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