2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Caddy (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 942 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 Volkswagen Caddy (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Charade | Caddy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |