2009 Dacia Logan vs. 1998 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan 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 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 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 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Logan | 1998 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Dacia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Logan | Charade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |
