1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 550 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, 2010 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Charmant | 118 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
