1990 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (89 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm). This means 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Charade | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
| Model | Charade | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
