1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 228 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 1981 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.

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