1982 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 780 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 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Daihatsu Charmant | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Charmant | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
