1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1999 Nissan R 391
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan R 391 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 391 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 391 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1999 Nissan R 391 (359 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan R 391 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. 1999 Nissan R 391 has automatic transmission and 1981 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1981 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan R 391 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1999 Nissan R 391 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
Model | Charmant | R 391 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |