2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 20 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1981 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1981 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | Vanquish | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
