1975 Renault 30 vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 30 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Renault 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Renault 30 (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30 should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Renault 30 weights approximately 421 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Renault 30 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Renault 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Renault 30 | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Renault | Daihatsu |
| Model | 30 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 36 L |
