1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 23 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 1175 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 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 1989 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1989 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Daihatsu Charade | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Audi |
Model | Charade | A8 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5268 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3122 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 90 L |