1988 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,397 cc, 2006 Nissan 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1988 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1988 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Daihatsu Charmant | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
Model | Charmant | 1400 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1397 cc |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |