1987 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1987 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 960 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
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. 1987 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Bristol Beaufighter | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Bristol | Daihatsu |
| Model | Beaufighter | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
