1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 880 kg more than 1982 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Caprice | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
