1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Charade | Defender |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 93 L |
