1982 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1976 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1982 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 615 kg more than 1982 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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Daihatsu Charmant | 1976 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Charmant | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
