1990 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1971 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Daihatsu Charade (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 106 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Cherry (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Charade | 1971 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
