1988 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 666 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charade | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
