1982 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1272 kg more than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Daihatsu Charmant | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charmant | Navara |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
