2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport

To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Maserati GranSport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 940 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 Maserati GranSport 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 2006 Maserati GranSport. 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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Daihatsu Charade 2006 Maserati GranSport
Make Daihatsu Maserati
Model Charade GranSport
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 987 cc 4242 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 55 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 89 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 56.4 mm 79.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 155 km/hour 290 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 16.1 seconds 4.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 740 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 18.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 36 L 88 L


 

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