1999 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Donkervoort D8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1999 Donkervoort D8 (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Donkervoort D8 | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Daihatsu |
| Model | D8 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
