1996 BMW M3 vs. 1982 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 14 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 630 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, 1996 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1982 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | M3 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
