1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1987 Fiat Regata
To start off, both 1987 Daihatsu Charade and 1987 Fiat Regata were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Fiat Regata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Daihatsu Charade (66 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Fiat Regata. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Fiat Regata weights approximately 108 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
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 Daihatsu Charade (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charade | 1987 Fiat Regata | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | Regata |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
