1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 807 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Charade | Clio |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 823 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
