2007 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Daihatsu Naked

To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu Naked would be higher. At 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Naked (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Naked should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daihatsu Naked weights approximately 70 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, 2005 Daihatsu Naked (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Naked will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Charade. 2005 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Daihatsu Charade 2005 Daihatsu Naked
Make Daihatsu Daihatsu
Model Charade Naked
Year Released 2007 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 989 cc 659 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 55 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 90 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 740 kg 810 kg
Vehicle Length 3410 mm 3400 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 36 L 37 L


 

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