1984 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1992 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1992 Venturi Coupe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 405 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, 1992 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Charmant | 1992 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Venturi |
| Model | Charmant | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
