2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1997 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Charade | 1997 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1160 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
