1986 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2008 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 22 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1986 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1986 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 535 kg more than 1986 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, 2008 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daihatsu Charmant | 2008 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Charmant | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3340 mm |
