2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1983 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 15 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Corsa (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
