1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 11 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 267 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 (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2490 mm |
