1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 35 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1158 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Charmant | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3210 mm |
