1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1993 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aspire weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 1993 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
