1983 Pontiac 6000 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (85 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 2012 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 Pontiac 6000 (224 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. 1983 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 2012 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2012 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac 6000 | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Pontiac | Daihatsu |
| Model | 6000 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 36 L |
