1987 Mercury Lynx vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Lynx would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Lynx (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Lynx should accelerate faster than 2012 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 Mercury Lynx (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Lynx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Lynx | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Mercury | Daihatsu |
| Model | Lynx | Charade |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |
