1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 19 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 497 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, 2008 Skoda Octavia (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Skoda |
| Model | Charade | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
