1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Neon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 389 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.
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, 2000 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charade | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
| Model | Charade | Neon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 79 L |
