1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1958 DKW F 93
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1993 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Daihatsu Charade (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1958 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 DKW F 93 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Daihatsu Charade (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1958 DKW F 93 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | DKW |
| Model | Charade | F 93 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 823 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2360 mm |
