1979 Austin Marina vs. 1989 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Austin Marina weights approximately 72 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1979 Austin Marina 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 1979 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1979 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1989 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | Marina | Charade |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |