2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 5 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 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, 2011 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Audi |
| Model | Charade | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |
