1985 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Avella weights approximately 195 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, 1997 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Daihatsu Charade | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Charade | Avella |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2400 mm |
