1978 BMW 628 vs. 1970 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte.
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.
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1978 BMW 628 | 1970 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | 628 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |