2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1998 Fiat Duna
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Duna weights approximately 25 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, 1998 Fiat Duna (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Charade | 1998 Fiat Duna | |
Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
Model | Charade | Duna |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |