1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Avella weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Charade | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Charade | Avella |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
