1984 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 11 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1979 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 316 | 1979 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 316 | Delta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2200 mm |
