1984 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1988 Dodge Spirit
To start off, 1988 Dodge Spirit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 596 kg more than 1984 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, 1988 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Charade | 1988 Dodge Spirit | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Charade | Spirit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 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 | 720 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2630 mm |
