2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Sentra (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Sentra (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Charade | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2507 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |
