2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2006 Tata Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. 2005 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2006 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2006 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Tata |
| Model | Charade | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
