2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2000 Ford Puma
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 545 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, 2000 Ford Puma (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2000 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Charade | Puma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 42 L |
