1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 11 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (73 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 315 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, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Charade | Golf |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
