1987 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 535 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charmant | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Charmant | Joice |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
