2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Fiat Palio
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Charade and 2005 Fiat Palio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 166 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Charade | Palio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 906 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 47 L |
