1976 BMW 628 vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 628 | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 628 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
