2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Paseo weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 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, 1996 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Paseo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2390 mm |
