1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1993 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1993 Daihatsu Charade and 1993 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda 626 (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda 626 weights approximately 447 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.
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 Mazda 626 (172 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1993 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Charade | 626 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 823 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |
