1998 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1998 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Charade and 1998 Dodge Intrepid were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,735 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Intrepid (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 725 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. 1998 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 1998 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 1998 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Charade | 1998 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Charade | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2880 mm |
