1980 Audi 80 vs. 2000 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi 80 would be higher. Both 1980 Audi 80 and 2000 Daihatsu Charade are equipped with a 1,296 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 80 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi 80. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 2000 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | 80 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2400 mm |
