1982 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 830 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Daihatsu Charmant | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Aston Martin |
| Model | Charmant | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2601 mm |
