2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1993 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 455 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 1152 kg more than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 1993 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1993 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1993 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | Alpina | Charade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 45 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 37 L |
