1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 530 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Charmant | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2416 mm |
