2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 408 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Riley 4 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 1971 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Riley |
| Model | Charade | 4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |
