1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2003 Infiniti FX is newer by 10 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti FX (311 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti FX weights approximately 1160 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 2003 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Infiniti FX (446 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Infiniti |
| Model | Charade | FX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
