1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1994 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 83 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 90 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, 1994 Hyundai Accent (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 1994 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Charade | Accent |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
