2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1990 Ford Orion
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Orion weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 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, 1990 Ford Orion (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 1990 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Orion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
