1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 615 kg more than 1987 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, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charade | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Charade | Dart |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2830 mm |
