2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1981 Honda Ballade

To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Ballade (67 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Ballade weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 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, 1981 Honda Ballade (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Ballade has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Ballade 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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