1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1982 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 2 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 730 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1982 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Avanti | Daihatsu |
| Model | Avanti | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
