1996 Audi A3 vs. 1987 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1996 Audi A3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A3 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A3 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Audi A3 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 1987 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | A3 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
