1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1996 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 205 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1996 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Giulietta | Charade |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
