1992 BMW 332 vs. 1984 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1984 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 332 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |
