1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1987 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1987 Daihatsu Charade and 1987 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1987 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Daihatsu Charade (66 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 17 kg more than 1987 Ford Fiesta. 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 Daihatsu Charade (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charade | 1987 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2300 mm |
