1989 Audi Coupe vs. 1989 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 1989 Audi Coupe and 1989 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi Coupe (134 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (75 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi Coupe weights approximately 325 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Audi Coupe (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi Coupe | 1989 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | Coupe | Charade |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
