1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1343 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 Mercedes-Benz CL (900 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 810 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Charmant | CL |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2955 mm |
