1984 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 22 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 917 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.
Because 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 SsangYong Chairman H. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Daihatsu | SsangYong |
| Model | Charade | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2910 mm |
