1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 15 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 202 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, 2011 Honda Jazz (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charade | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |
