2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1983 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (701 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1983 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Alpina | Daihatsu |
| Model | B5 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
