1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 506 kg more than 1980 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.

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