1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 18 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 319 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, 2007 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 88.3 mm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |