2007 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2006 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 1 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 2,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet HHR (175 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2007 Chevrolet HHR (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2007 Chevrolet HHR has automatic transmission and 2006 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2006 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet HHR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet HHR | 2006 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | HHR | Charade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |
