2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 568 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 595 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 MC12 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 MC12. 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 MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 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 MC12 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Maserati |
| Model | Charade | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 5998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 88 L |
