2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 905 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 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Charade | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 67 L |
