1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indica weights approximately 300 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Tata |
| Model | Charade | Indica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
