1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 6 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 545 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Charade | 6 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |
