1981 BMW 520 vs. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, both 1981 BMW 520 and 1981 Daihatsu Charmant were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 520 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 BMW 520 (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 520 | 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | 520 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |