1981 Citroen Visa vs. 1996 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 123 kg more than 1981 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Citroen Visa | 1996 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | Visa | Charade |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2400 mm |