1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Charade and 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 645 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1989 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1989 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Daihatsu | Oldsmobile |
Model | Charade | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |