2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C2 (120 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C2 weights approximately 528 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Citroen C2 (143 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C2 | Charade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
