1983 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1983 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1983 Daihatsu Charade and 1983 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Accord weights approximately 234 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, 1983 Honda Accord (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1983 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 | 1983 Honda Accord | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charade | Accord |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2460 mm |