1990 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1990 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1990 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 639 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (264 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1990 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | 164 | Charade |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |