1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 12 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 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2005 Lada Niva 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, 2005 Lada Niva 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, 2005 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Charade | Niva |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
