1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 257 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 1996 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Charmant | 911 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2280 mm |
