1976 BMW 633 vs. 1987 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1987 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1987 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 633 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
