1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1990 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Elan weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 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, 1990 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 1990 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
| Model | Charade | Elan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2260 mm |
