2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C4 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C4 (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C4 weights approximately 575 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 Citroen C4 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C4 | 2006 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C4 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 987 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
