2005 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Charade. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2005 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2005 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 106 L |
