2000 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S60 (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volvo S60 | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Volvo | Daihatsu |
| Model | S60 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2434 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
