2000 Audi R8 vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 22 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 3,595 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi R8 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 788 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.
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, 2000 Audi R8 (339 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm). This means 2000 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | R8 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
