1998 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 325 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, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
