1985 BMW 628 vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1979 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 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 628 | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | 628 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |