1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 625 kg more than 1980 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Charmant | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2560 mm |
