1986 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1992 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (63 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. 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, 1986 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daihatsu Charmant | 1992 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Charmant | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |
