1983 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 686 kg more than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Daihatsu Charmant | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volvo |
| Model | Charmant | V50 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
