1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 27 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 95 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. 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, 2011 Daihatsu Charade (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Visa | Charade |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
