1987 Citroen CX vs. 1993 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen CX (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen CX weights approximately 617 kg more than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Citroen CX (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen CX | 1993 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | CX | Charade |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |
