2009 Audi R8 vs. 1993 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 757 kg more than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1993 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | R8 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 316 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 823 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 37 L |
