1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2000 Ford Ka
To start off, 2000 Ford Ka is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ka. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Ka weights approximately 5 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 (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2000 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Ka |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
