1997 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1998 Fiat Duna
To start off, 1998 Fiat Duna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Duna weights approximately 85 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 1998 Fiat Duna (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Charade | 1998 Fiat Duna | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | Duna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2370 mm |
