1983 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, both 1983 Daihatsu Charade and 1983 Ferrari 400 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1104 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.
Because 1983 Ferrari 400 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 1983 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Daihatsu Charade | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Charade | 400 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 118 L |
