2009 BMW 135 vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | 135 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
