2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 245 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2006 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Suzuki |
| Model | Charade | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 66 L |
