1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 1045 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.
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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charmant | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
