2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
Model | Charade | Silvia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |