1980 BMW M5 vs. 1971 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 721 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. 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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M5 | 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | M5 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2170 mm |