1985 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1983 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Corsa (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Daihatsu Charade | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
