2005 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1975 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, 2005 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 320 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
