2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 796 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 1990 Ferrari Mondial 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 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Charade | Mondial |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3186 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 86 L |
