1983 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (36 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1221 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (60 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Daihatsu Charade | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lincoln |
| Model | Charade | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2990 mm |
