2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1983 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1983 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, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Daihatsu Charade. (74 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 1983 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Chrysler | Daihatsu |
| Model | Town & Country | Charade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 43 L |
