1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
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, 2012 Daihatsu Charade (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Fellow | Charade |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2500 mm |
