2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Fiat Palio II
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 7 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 11 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 151 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Fiat Palio II | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | Palio II |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2380 mm |
