1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2003 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2003 Hyundai Accent is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Accent. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2003 Hyundai Accent (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Charade | 2003 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Charade | Accent |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |
