1984 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Charmant | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charmant | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
