2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 614 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 Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Charade | Transporter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1896 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 19.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |