1985 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1985 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1985 Daihatsu Charmant and 1985 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Opel Corsa, 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, 1985 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Daihatsu Charmant | 1985 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Charmant | Corsa |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |