2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 215 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.
Because 1980 Lotus Esprit 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 1980 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Charade | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
Model | Charade | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 67 L |