1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 30 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. At 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 475 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charmant | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2400 mm |
