1997 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Peugeot 1007
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 1007 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 1007 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 1007. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 1007. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 1007 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1997 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, 2005 Peugeot 1007 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 1007 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Peugeot 1007 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Charade | 1007 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1243 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2320 mm |
