1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Spider | Charade |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
