1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 455 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charmant | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1406 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |
