2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 941 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 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | Charade | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 3458 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |
