1995 BMW CLS vs. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1995 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | CLS | Charmant |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 103 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |