1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Charade and 1989 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 390 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 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am 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 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
Model | Charade | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 69 L |