2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1959 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Vauxhall |
| Model | Charade | Victor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |
