1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1976 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (320 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1620 kg more than 1976 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Bentley | Daihatsu |
Model | Mulsanne | Charmant |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 43 L |