1984 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1992 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 60 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1984 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1984 Daihatsu Charmant (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Charade. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Charmant | 1992 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charmant | Charade |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
