1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Ford Royale
To start off, 1996 Ford Royale is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Royale should accelerate faster 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, 1996 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Ford Royale | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Royale |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |
