1986 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 7 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. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1986 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1986 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, 1993 Rover 200 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daihatsu Charade | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
| Model | Charade | 200 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
