1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Austin A 90 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 1963 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1963 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 1998 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 90 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2400 mm |
