1998 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1998 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Charade and 1998 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Opel Astra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Astra weights approximately 275 kg more than 1998 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 Opel Astra (130 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daihatsu Charade | 1998 Opel Astra | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Charade | Astra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |