1984 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 406 is newer by 12 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 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 406 (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 520 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, 1996 Peugeot 406 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Charade | 406 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2710 mm |
