1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Aygo is newer by 13 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Aygo weights approximately 19 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, 1999 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Charade | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2340 mm |
