1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (134 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1469 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
