1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1974 Nissan Cherry
To start off, both 1974 Daihatsu Charmant and 1974 Nissan Cherry were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 110 kg more than 1974 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1974 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charmant | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2340 mm |
