2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 790 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 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3506 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 82 L |
