1988 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1988 Daihatsu Charade and 1988 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 630 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Daihatsu Charade | 1988 Honda Legend | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charade | Legend |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 2675 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |