2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 865 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.

Because 2002 Vauxhall Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2002 Vauxhall Omega 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. 2002 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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