1995 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 2012 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2012 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Daihatsu |
| Model | Aurora | Charade |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
