2009 Brilliance BS6 vs. 1998 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Brilliance BS6 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 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, 2009 Brilliance BS6 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Brilliance BS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS6 | 1998 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Brilliance | Daihatsu |
| Model | BS6 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2400 mm |
