2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 18 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 18 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 1978 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Charade | 18 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
