1958 DKW F 93 vs. 2010 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1958 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 DKW F 93 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Daihatsu Charade (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 DKW F 93 | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | DKW | Daihatsu |
| Model | F 93 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
