1999 Audi A4 vs. 1999 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 1999 Audi A4 and 1999 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A4 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Audi A4 (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 1999 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | A4 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
