1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, both 1993 Daihatsu Charade and 1993 De Tomaso Bigua were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 227 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 1993 De Tomaso Bigua 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 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | |
Make | Daihatsu | De Tomaso |
Model | Charade | Bigua |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 823 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |