1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 549 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.
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, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 823 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |
