1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 17 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1649 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.

Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Daihatsu Charade 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Make Daihatsu Land Rover
Model Charade Range Rover Sport
Year Released 1996 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1499 cc 2013 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line electric
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 2489 kg
Vehicle Length 3790 mm 4783 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 2158 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1784 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2745 mm