1983 Dodge Daytona vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Dodge Daytona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Dodge Daytona would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Daytona. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Daytona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 897 kg more than 1983 Dodge Daytona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Dodge Daytona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Daytona. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Daytona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Daytona | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Daytona | Navara |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3210 mm |
