1982 BMW 328 vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 676 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 328 | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | 328 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 103 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |