1986 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2002 Xedos 9 is newer by 16 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1986 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1986 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 865 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, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Daihatsu Charade | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Xedos |
| Model | Charade | 9 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2760 mm |
