1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Daihatsu Charade

To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 710 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.

Because 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 844 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1996 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1996 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1996 Daihatsu Charade
Make Chevrolet Daihatsu
Model Corvette Charade
Year Released 1992 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 83 HP
Torque 949 Nm 105 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 845 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2400 mm