1983 BMW 628 vs. 1983 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, both 1983 BMW 628 and 1983 Daihatsu Taft were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 628 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1983 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 BMW 628. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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 628 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 628 | 1983 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 628 | Taft |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2030 mm |
