1996 Citroen ZX vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen ZX would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen ZX (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen ZX should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen ZX weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 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 Citroen ZX (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen ZX | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | ZX | Charade |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
