2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1995 Ford Versailles
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Versailles. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Versailles would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Versailles is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Versailles (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Versailles should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 1995 Ford Versailles (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Versailles will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. 2005 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Versailles will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daihatsu Charade | 1995 Ford Versailles | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Versailles |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2560 mm |