1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 510 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Taft | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Taft | Armada |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 5555 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3140 mm |
