2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2006 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2007 Citroen C8 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C8 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 904 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, 2007 Citroen C8 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2006 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C8 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C8 | 2006 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | C8 | Charade |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2230 cc | 989 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1648 kg | 744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |