1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda 626 (89 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 521 kg more than 1979 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, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Charade | 626 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
