1990 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 15 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1075 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Charade | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
