1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 26 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 1223 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.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charade | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Infiniti |
| Model | Charade | FX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2885 mm |
