1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 16 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 600 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | Charade | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |