1998 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Peugeot 1007
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 1007 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 1007 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 1007 (105 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 1007 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 1007 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Peugeot 1007 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 1007 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Peugeot 1007 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Charade | 1007 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2320 mm |
