2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Zafira (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Zafira weights approximately 800 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.
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 Opel Zafira (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Charade | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |
