2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2000 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Naked would be higher. At 987 cc, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Naked (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Naked should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daihatsu Naked weights approximately 70 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, 2000 Daihatsu Naked (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Naked will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2000 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 2006 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2006 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2000 Daihatsu Naked | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Charade | Naked |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 657 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 37 L |
