1988 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Sunny (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 10 kg more than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Nissan Sunny (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Daihatsu Charade | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
