1984 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 85 kg more than 1984 BMW 318.
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, 1981 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 318 | 1981 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 318 | Delta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 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 |
