1999 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2000 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Prizm. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Prizm would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 247 kg more than 2000 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, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Prizm | 2000 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Prizm | Charade |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2400 mm |
