2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2006 Panoz Esperante 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 Panoz Esperante. 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 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Panoz |
| Model | Charade | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 4589 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 59 L |
