1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 905 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Charade | Durango |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3030 mm |
