1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 31 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 2010 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Audi |
Model | Charmant | Q5 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2807 mm |