1986 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. Both 1986 Daihatsu Charade and 1988 Opel Corsa are equipped with a 993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Daihatsu Charade (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (45 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Corsa weights approximately 50 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Daihatsu Charade | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Charade | Corsa |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |