1984 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1994 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1994 Peugeot 605 is newer by 10 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Peugeot 605 (129 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 810 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, 1994 Peugeot 605 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Charade | 1994 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Charade | 605 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2810 mm |
