1983 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1983 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna and 1983 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Daihatsu Charade (67 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna weights approximately 120 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Daihatsu Charade (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna | 1983 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Arna | Charade |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2330 mm |
