2001 Daihatsu Move vs. 2007 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daihatsu Move. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daihatsu Move would be higher. Both 2001 Daihatsu Move and 2007 Daihatsu Charade are equipped with a 989 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daihatsu Move weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 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, 2001 Daihatsu Move (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Move will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. 2007 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Move has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Move will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Move | 2007 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Move | Charade |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 36 L |
