1984 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1984 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 1984 Daihatsu Charmant and 1984 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. (97 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Charmant | 1984 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Charmant | Polo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
