2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1449 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.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Charade | Durango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 102 L |
