2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2007 Proton Satria
To start off, 2007 Proton Satria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Satria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Satria (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Satria should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Proton Satria weights approximately 419 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Proton Satria (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Satria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2007 Proton Satria | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Proton |
| Model | Charade | Satria |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
