1979 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 1,339 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (111 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2006 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. 2006 Honda Civic 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. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charade | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1339 cc |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2710 mm |