1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 675 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 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
Model | Charade | Legacy |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2751 mm |