1989 BMW 850 vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1979 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 850 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
