1985 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Charade | X5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 85 L |
