2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,254 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Charade (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 121 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1975 Vauxhall Chevette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Daihatsu Charade (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. 2003 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1975 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1975 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Daihatsu | Vauxhall |
Model | Charade | Chevette |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |