2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Nissan 211 would be higher. Both 2005 Daihatsu Charade and 1958 Nissan 211 are equipped with a 988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Nissan 211 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Charade | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | 211 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2230 mm |
