2004 Rover 45 vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2004 Rover 45 (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 45 | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Rover | Daihatsu |
| Model | 45 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
