1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 20 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 236 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | Panda |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
