2004 Audi S4 vs. 1996 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2004 Audi S4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi S4 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1996 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, 2004 Audi S4 (411 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm). This means 2004 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi S4 | 1996 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | S4 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2400 mm |
