2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1968 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 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Charade | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2402 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |
