1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 734 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Charade | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
