1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charade (66 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 16 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 Daihatsu Charade (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charade | Today |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |