1990 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 12 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 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Daihatsu Charade (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2002 Honda Vamos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Honda Vamos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Charade | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charade | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 73 L |
