1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1974 NSU 1000
To start off, both 1974 Daihatsu Charmant and 1974 NSU 1000 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 150 kg more than 1974 NSU 1000. 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, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1974 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Daihatsu | NSU |
Model | Charmant | 1000 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1165 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2260 mm |