2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 would be higher. At 1,565 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 15 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 15 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Renault 15 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Charade | 15 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 38 L |
