2006 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2006 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Optra and 2006 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Optra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Optra (108 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Optra should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Optra weights approximately 1006 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Optra (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Optra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2006 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Optra has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Optra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Optra | 2006 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Optra | Charade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 989 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 55 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |
