1984 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, both 1984 BMW 318 and 1984 Daihatsu Charmant were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 318 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 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 BMW 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1984 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | 318 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |