1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 718 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charade | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Charade | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
