2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1074 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2005 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2005 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Daihatsu Charade | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Daihatsu | Aston Martin |
Model | Charade | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1814 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 97 L |