2009 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1989 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Kalos 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Charade (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 227 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 Daewoo Kalos (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (101 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Kalos | 1989 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Kalos | Charade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1148 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |
