1999 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2013 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2013 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 14 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 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 1092 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Charade | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
| Model | Charade | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2745 mm |
