1999 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Sienna (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 1999 Toyota Sienna (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. 1999 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2012 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2012 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Toyota | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sienna | Charade |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
