1983 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 316 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 316 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 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 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 1983 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1969 Daihatsu Consorte has manual transmission. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 BMW 316 | 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | 316 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |