1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1996 Honda Shuttle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Shuttle (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 709 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, 1996 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. 1996 Honda Shuttle 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. 1996 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charade | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 823 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |