1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Charade | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
