1991 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1991 Daihatsu Charade and 1991 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1991 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1991 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 385 kg more than 1991 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Lotus Esprit 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 1991 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Daihatsu Charade | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
Model | Charade | Esprit |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 73 L |