1983 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1983 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 239 kg more than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Daihatsu Charade | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charade | Accord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
