1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1963 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 125 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1963 Skoda Octavia 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 1963 Skoda Octavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1963 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Skoda |
| Model | Charade | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 30 L |
