2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1992 Lada Samara
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lada Samara would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lada Samara weights approximately 190 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, 1992 Lada Samara (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 1992 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Charade | Samara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
