1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1999 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 20 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP) has 201 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 1164 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 1999 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1999 Nissan President | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | President |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3040 mm |
