2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette (119 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 910 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.
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 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Charade | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
