1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1997 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 4 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 352 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Daihatsu Charade | 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Charade | 146 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 823 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |