2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Renault Modus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Modus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Modus (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Modus should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Modus weights approximately 590 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 Renault Modus (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Modus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Charade | Modus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1390 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 49 L |
