1981 Daihatsu Delta vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan NP300 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. 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, 2011 Nissan NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Delta | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2960 mm |
