2000 Audi R8 vs. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 19 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 3,595 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 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 828 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 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm). This means 2000 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. 2000 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 1981 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | R8 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
