1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1984 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda 929 weights approximately 432 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, 1984 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charade | 1984 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Charade | 929 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
