2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 500 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.
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, 1993 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Charade | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1240 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2590 mm |
