2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1998 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daihatsu Terios. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daihatsu Terios would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Terios (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Daihatsu Terios (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 1998 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charade | Terios |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 46 L |
