1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 34 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1010 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Charmant | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2920 mm |
