2007 BMW 116 vs. 1977 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1977 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, 2007 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 116 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
