2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1989 Fiat Uno
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Fiat Uno (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Fiat Uno weights approximately 15 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.
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, 1989 Fiat Uno (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2006 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1989 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1989 Fiat Uno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Daihatsu Charade | 1989 Fiat Uno | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
Model | Charade | Uno |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1372 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 67.4 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2290 mm |