1987 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 26 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 880 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Daihatsu Charmant | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
Model | Charmant | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |