1982 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1982 Daihatsu Charmant and 1982 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 177 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, 1982 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Daihatsu Charmant | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
Model | Charmant | Esprit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |