1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2009 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2009 Nissan Tiida is newer by 13 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Tiida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Tiida (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Tiida should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Tiida weights approximately 409 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, 2009 Nissan Tiida (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Tiida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2009 Nissan Tiida | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Tiida |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
