1976 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2005 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Opel Omega is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Omega (178 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Omega weights approximately 875 kg more than 1976 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, 2005 Opel Omega (240 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | 2005 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Charmant | Omega |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |
