2011 Nissan 370Z vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2011 Nissan 370Z and 2011 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 592 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 2011 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan 370Z | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Nissan | Daihatsu |
| Model | 370Z | Charade |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4404 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1323 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 36 L |
