1984 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 2010 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Pontiac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Grand Am | Charade |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2469 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
