2000 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,348 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daewoo Lanos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daewoo Lanos (74 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Lanos weights approximately 284 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Daewoo Lanos (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Lanos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Lanos | 1979 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Lanos | Charade |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2330 mm |
