2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2001 Opel Frogster
To start off, 2001 Opel Frogster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Opel Frogster. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Frogster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Frogster weights approximately 453 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frogster. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frogster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 2001 Opel Frogster | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Charade | Frogster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
