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Daihatsu Charade

General information

ModelDaihatsu Charade
Year1979
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating60.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size993 ccm (60.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement993 ccm (60.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power50.70 PS (37 kW or 50 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque72.00 Nm (7.3 kgf-m or 53.1 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.2:1
Bore x stroke76.0 x 73.0 mm (3.0 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed137.0 km/h (85.1 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0746 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3470 litres (917 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight684 kg (1,508.0 pounds)
Overall length3490 mm (137.4 inches)
Overall width1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2310 mm (90.9 inches)
Fuel capacity34.0 litres (8.98 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
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