1997 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1997 Saturn SL
To start off, both 1997 Daihatsu Charade and 1997 Saturn SL were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,899 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Saturn SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Saturn SL (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Saturn SL should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Saturn SL weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Saturn SL (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Saturn SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Charade | 1997 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Saturn |
| Model | Charade | SL |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
