1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1989 Ford RS 200
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Charade and 1989 Ford RS 200 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 374 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.
Because 1989 Ford RS 200 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 1989 Ford RS 200. 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 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1989 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 77.7 mm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |