1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 662 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 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. 2011 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1996 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1996 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Charade | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2639 mm |
