1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Citi 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 1,423 cc, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 48 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 Volkswagen Citi (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Charade | Citi |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1423 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
