2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Solara weights approximately 640 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, 2001 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Solara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2164 cc |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
