2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 05-Sep (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 850 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 Saab 05-Sep (351 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Saab |
| Model | Charade | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2294 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
