1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 476 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. 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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charmant | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
