1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1984 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1984 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 702 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1984 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Bentley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Turbo | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
