1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Nissan Note
To start off, 2008 Nissan Note is newer by 19 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 1,386 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Note. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Note weights approximately 359 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2008 Nissan Note (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Note |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
