2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Civic (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daihatsu Charade | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Charade | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 846 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |