2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2010 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 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2010 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2010 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Renault | Daihatsu |
| Model | Laguna | Charade |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
