1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1991 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 345 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1991 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charmant | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
