1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1988 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,071 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Austin Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper (67 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 100 kg more than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper.
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, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper (84 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Austin Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin Mini Cooper | 1988 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Charade |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 40 L |
