1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa.
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, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 2007 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | Visa | Charade |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |