2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,419 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 5 weights approximately 346 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Charade | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 51 L |
