2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1999 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Parati. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Parati would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Parati is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Parati (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Parati should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Parati weights approximately 133 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, 1999 Volkswagen Parati (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Parati will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 1999 Volkswagen Parati | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Charade | Parati |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
