1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 62 kg more than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Toyota Corolla 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 1980 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1980 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. 1980 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1993 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1993 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Charade | Corolla |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 823 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |