1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1975 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 780 kg more than 1975 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
Model | V8 Zagato | Charmant |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |