2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 305 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.
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, 1996 Honda Civic (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Charade | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
