2009 Citroen C4 vs. 1989 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
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 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 1989 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C4 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
