2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 735 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 Toyota Avensis (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Charade | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1994 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| 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 | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |
