1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
Model | Charmant | Mondial |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |