1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Carina weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1982 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Toyota Carina (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Charade | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
