1988 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 572 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.
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, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Daihatsu Charmant | 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Daihatsu | De Tomaso |
Model | Charmant | Pantera |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |