2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 335 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto 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.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charade | Concerto |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2560 mm |