2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,117 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 14 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Charade | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1117 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 145 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 | 740 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 34 L |