1999 Audi S8 vs. 1996 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1999 Audi S8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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 S8 (331 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1996 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | S8 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2400 mm |
