1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 3,430 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charade | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
