2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mariner 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 771 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Charade | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 62 L |
