1987 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 228 kg more than 1987 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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charmant | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Charmant | Record |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
