2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1989 Renault Espace
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault Espace would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault Espace (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault Espace weights approximately 480 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1989 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Charade | Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 68 L |
