1988 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1988 Daihatsu Charmant and 1988 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 405 (89 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Peugeot 405 (180 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Daihatsu Charmant | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Charmant | 405 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
