1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1989 Lancia Dedra
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Charade and 1989 Lancia Dedra were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 407 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
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 Lancia Dedra (129 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm). This means 1989 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1989 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Charade | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 88 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |
