1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2012 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2012 Renault Laguna is newer by 19 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2012 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. 2012 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1993 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1993 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Daihatsu Charade | 2012 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Charade | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
