1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1999 Fiat Palio
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 10 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 242 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, 1999 Fiat Palio (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1999 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | Palio |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
