1986 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 26 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1986 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 1073 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, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daihatsu Charmant | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Daihatsu | SsangYong |
| Model | Charmant | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
