1979 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1995 Nissan Almera

To start off, 1995 Nissan Almera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Almera (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Almera weights approximately 132 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1995 Nissan Almera (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.

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