1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2007 Nissan Primera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Primera (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Primera weights approximately 654 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2007 Nissan Primera (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Primera |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 62 L |
