1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1989 Renault 4
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Charade and 1989 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 113 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. 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 Daihatsu Charade (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1989 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Charade | 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
