1990 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 22 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Charade | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Venza |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
