1987 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1030 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charmant | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Maserati |
| Model | Charmant | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3070 mm |
