1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 12 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 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Bravo (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 550 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, 2008 Fiat Bravo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
