2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Lada Niva
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Charade | Niva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1690 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |
