2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Kia Sephia
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Sephia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Sephia would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Sephia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Sephia (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Sephia should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Sephia weights approximately 360 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, 1996 Kia Sephia (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Charade | Sephia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
