1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 940 kg more than 1979 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Jaguar |
| Model | Charmant | XJS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2600 mm |
