1990 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 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 Toyota Corolla (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Toyota | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corolla | Charade |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
