1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1187 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 2007 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (76 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lincoln |
| Model | Charade | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 106 L |
