1987 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1987 Renault 11
To start off, both 1987 Daihatsu Charmant and 1987 Renault 11 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Renault 11. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 25 kg more than 1987 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Renault 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault 11. (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Daihatsu Charmant | 1987 Renault 11 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
Model | Charmant | 11 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |