1986 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1986 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 1986 Daihatsu Charade and 1986 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Daihatsu Charade (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Panda. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Panda weights approximately 90 kg more than 1986 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 1986 Daihatsu Charade (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Panda. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daihatsu Charade | 1986 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | Panda |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 32 L |
