2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1992 Daihatsu Feroza
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Daihatsu Feroza would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Daihatsu Feroza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Daihatsu Feroza weights approximately 385 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 1992 Daihatsu Feroza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza (129 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Daihatsu Feroza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Charade | 1992 Daihatsu Feroza | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charade | Feroza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1125 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |
