2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2004 Kia Visto
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Visto would be higher. At 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Visto weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 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 Daihatsu Charade (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Charade | 2004 Kia Visto | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Charade | Visto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2390 mm |
