2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1978 Renault Siete
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Siete would be higher. At 1,037 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault Siete is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault Siete weights approximately 76 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1978 Renault Siete | |
Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
Model | Charade | Siete |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1037 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2540 mm |