1983 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 776 kg more than 1983 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Daihatsu Charmant | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charmant | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
