1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1993 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, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 823 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
