2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Kia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Sportage | Charade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 36 L |
