1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1987 Lada Niva
To start off, 1987 Lada Niva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Niva weights approximately 340 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1987 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Charmant | Niva |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1165 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2210 mm |
